Students should apply soon for financial aid

February 12, 2008

College-bound students should complete and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible.

While the deadline for submitting the FAFSA to determine eligibility for a Pennsylvania State Grant is May 1, students should file their FAFSA application as soon as possible to ensure meeting all other financial aid deadlines.

The FAFSA is used to determine if students qualify for need-based financial aid, including the Pennsylvania State Grant, federal Pell Grant, and many other scholarships, institutional awards, and low-cost student loans.

In December, the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency mailed a FAFSA on the Web Worksheet to each Pennsylvania high school senior who took the SAT or ACT test in their junior year.